Billy Connolly

William "Billy" Connolly, CBE (born November 24, 1942) is a comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname "The Big Yin" ("The Big One&quo

William "Billy" Connolly, CBE (born November 24, 1942) is a comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. He is sometimes known, especially in his native Scotland, by the nickname "The Big Yin" ("The Big One", a reference to his height).

Billy Connolly was born in Glasgow, Scotland to Mary and William Connolly, the son of an Irish immigrant.